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  • A closer look at the deep combat, huge world, and all-star cast of Marvel’s Iron Man VR

    A closer look at the deep combat, huge world, and all-star cast of Marvel’s Iron Man VR

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    Given that we are only one week away from the release of Marvel’s Iron Man VR, I thought it would be fun to offer an unprecedented look at what you can expect from the full game.

    Judging by the community’s incredible response to the free demo on PlayStation Store, people loved the game’s flight and combat controls, three-dimensional HUD and built-for-VR cinematics. The lengthy demo also prompted many to ask, “Wait, just how big will the full release be?” Read on to learn more!

    The ultimate Iron Man virtual reality game

    As a PlayStation VR enthusiast, I know many of you want big VR-only games, not just demos or short experiences. That’s why we built Marvel’s Iron Man VR as a robust PlayStation VR-exclusive Iron Man action game with a deeply meaningful Tony Stark story. We initially thought the campaign would span 4-5 hours, but based on recent playtest data, we’re pleasantly surprised that average playtimes are now roughly double that!

    Big & open environments

    One of the biggest challenges my colleagues at Camouflaj faced was creating huge, great looking environments to fly around at top speeds. This required us to build environments many times the size of our first game, République. (For comparison’s sake, you can fit twenty-three entire world instances of République into the initial Malibu environment.)

    Getting texture streaming to keep pace with Iron Man’s super speed was a complex technical hurdle, but we stopped at nothing to ensure players can fly around beautifully rendered Marvel landscapes including (but not limited to):

    S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier

    It was a blast to partner with Marvel on building a fully realized S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier to fly in and outside of. The level of detail our artists put into this space I think demonstrates the labor of love.

    Shanghai

    Our most ambitious environment, Shanghai, gives players the unique sensation of flying through a high density downtown with plenty of tall buildings to weave in between. We worked closely with Marvel Games’ VP & Head of Creative, Bill Rosemann and Creative Director, Tim Tsang, to craft a storyline that puts Stark Tower in the thick of the action and drama.

    Stark facility

    One of my favorite environments is this decommissioned Stark Industries plant. Despite being a relatively compact space (it only fits three entire République worlds), it’s a great environment to play one of our Combat Challenges in.

    There are, of course, other environments in the final game that I can’t wait for you to see for yourself in VR. 

    Depth of combat

    For those of you who discovered the unlockable Combat Challenge in the demo, you know the game’s moment-to-moment combat has loads of depth.

    Throughout our story-driven campaign, we layer on core mechanics in hopes that, by the final cinematic, you feel so in tune with the controls that you feel like you’ve fused together with the Impulse Armor. Here’s a high-level overview of some of our baseline mechanics:

    Boost

    We heard how much you love boosting at high speeds, so just a few weeks ago, we further increased the frequency at which you can boost in the full game. Buckle up!

    Rocket Punch

    My favorite mechanic. I can’t get enough of punching enemies with a one-two-three hit combo and then finishing them off with a Repulsor Blast or auxiliary weapon.

    Auxiliary weapon

    By spending Research Points at the Armor Station, you can unlock powerful auxiliary weapons that fire out of your gauntlets. When you play the full game, please do me a big favor and check out the incredible detail artist Chris Foster and animator Benjamin Meals put into each weapon. I can’t tell you how cool it is to see those weapons emerge from your forearms in VR.

    Ground Pound

    The rough-and-tumble cousin of Rocket Punch, Ground Pound allows players to descend on enemies at furious speeds. Mastering Ground Pound takes some practice, but once you do, you will be a powerful force on both horizontal and vertical planes!

    Unibeam

    Eagle-eyed players noticed blasting enemies charges the Unibeam meter. Once it’s fully charged, you can fire a mighty Unibeam blast out of Iron Man’s chest. The trick, however, is determining the optimal time to trigger it…

    There are more mechanics I have yet to touch on, but I hope that gives you a better idea of how much love and depth we put into the moment-to-moment action of Marvel’s Iron Man VR. The true test will be if you can complete the tough-as-nails optional mission that unlocks once you’ve completed the game. (It’s so challenging in fact, that I have yet to complete it…)

    Tony’s Garage & Armor Station

    One of the great things about Marvel is how it pairs great action with relatable character drama. This is why Marvel’s Iron Man VR features Iron Man action moments intertwined with a personal story about Tony Stark struggles with his worst enemy: himself.

    Without encroaching into spoiler territory, let’s just say that we’ve made arming the Impulse Armor with weapons part of Tony’s journey to overcome his past.

    One of my favorite things to do is step up to the Armor Station, see the Impulse Armor in all its glory, and then upgrade it with new augments and auxiliary weapons. This is all performed via an intuitive 3D interface, and looks and sounds just as you would imagine it would be for Tony Stark himself. I just can’t get enough of it!

    When you’re not tinkering with the Impulse Armor, try roaming around Tony’s garage, squeeze in a workout, give Pepper a call, or maybe listen to our in-fiction podcast series hosted by a close(ish) family member of Tony Stark…

    An eclectic cast of characters

    Since the beginning of development, lead writer Brendan Murphy and I knew we wanted to tell a personal story about Tony Stark that leveraged the unique storytelling strengths of PlayStation VR. We wanted to put players in the shoes of Tony and bring them up-close-and-personal with classic Marvel characters such as Pepper Potts, Nick Fury and FRIDAY (as well as a host of other characters we have yet to reveal).

    To deepen the sense of immersion, we’ve crafted a number of campaign beats that allow you to physically interact with these characters and form a stronger bond.

    VR-powered interactions

    I’m certain many of you have heard that developing VR games can be extremely challenging, and guess what? It’s absolutely true…

    With traditional game development, I often say that its rulebook is the size of a thick old phonebook. With virtual reality being a relatively new medium, however, its rulebook is more akin to a passport: it’s thin, many pages have yet to be filled in, and — to take the analogy even further — it shows you where you can go but contains little information about how to actually get there.

    During the development of Marvel’s Iron Man VR, we were amazed at how much VR-powered interactions added to the sense of immersion — moments such as extinguishing an engine fire or rescuing Pepper from a burning jet. Although building these moments require lots of time and resources, we had a blast sprinkling them throughout the main campaign.

    Thrust Door

    Here’s one example from our Helicarrier campaign mission: grab a heavy door with your left gauntlet and then thrust backwards with your right! The team iterated heavily on this Super Hero Action to give it a real sense of weight.

    All-Star Cast

    For those of you who attended the Marvel Games panels at San Diego and New York Comic Con last year, you got to hear directly from the voices of Tony Stark (Josh Keaton) and Ghost (Chantelle Barry).

    Today I’m pleased to announce a few additional cast members including Leila Birch (FRIDAY), Ike Amadi (Nick Fury), and the ever-prolific Jennifer Hale (Pepper Potts). Every actor did an incredible job providing an authentic take on these classic characters while also lending them a unique voice.

    We’re also blessed to have long-time collaborators Dwight Schultz as well as Matt Mercer and Leonardo Nam rounding out the main cast. (I just wish I could tell you which characters they are bringing to life…)

    One week ’til lift off

    It’s hard to believe it but Marvel’s Iron Man VR releases next week on July 3! Digital pre-orders are now available on the PS Store for both Standard and Digital-Deluxe versions, and both include some pre-order bonuses. 

    I’ll be back next week for one more post leading into launch. 

    Until then, back to the Garage!

    Website: LINK

  • Die „Angebote zur Jahreshälfte“ Aktion im PlayStation Store

    Die „Angebote zur Jahreshälfte“ Aktion im PlayStation Store

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    Zugegeben, wir sind noch etwas vom Juli-Beginn entfernt, also haben wir die Mitte von 2020 noch nicht ganz erreicht. Aber was ist schon eine Woche unter Freunden? Vorallem wenn es bedeutet, dass wir die „Angebote zur Jahreshälfte“ Aktion schon jetzt starten können.

    Ab sofort könnt ihr euch Titel wie DayZ, Need for Speed Heat Deluxe Edition und Hitman – Game of the Year Edition zum Schnäppchenpreis im PlayStation Store sichern.

    Schaut euch hier die gesamte Liste der Angebote an.

    Außerdem könnt ihr euch während der „Angebote zur Jahreshälfte“ Aktion Rabatte auf eine riesengroße Auswahl an Filmen sichern. Geht einfach mit eurer PS4 in den PlayStation Store und durchstöbert die Filme, die in eurer Region zur Verfügung stehen.

    Diese Aktion läuft bis bis zum 9/7/2020 um 0:59.

    Website: LINK

  • Mid-Year Deals promotion comes to PlayStation Store

    Mid-Year Deals promotion comes to PlayStation Store

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    Admittedly we’re *checks watch* 7 days away from the start of July so it’s not technically the middle of 2020 just yet. But what’s a week between friends? Especially if it means we can kick off the Mid-Year Deals promotion now rather than later.

    That means from today you can enjoy titles like DayZ, Need for Speed Heat Deluxe Edition and Hitman – Game of the Year Edition.There are many more games taking part in this promotion. For European players, you can check out the full list here. Joining us from the US? Have a look here. 

    Additionally, you’ll find discounts on a huge selection of movies as part of Mid-Year Deals! Head to the PlayStation Store on your PS4 to check out what titles are available in your region.

    The promotion runs until July 8, finishing at 23.59pm local time.

    Website: LINK

  • Marvel‘s Iron Man VR –„Herumtüfteln wie Tony Stark“

    Marvel‘s Iron Man VR –„Herumtüfteln wie Tony Stark“

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    Hallo zusammen! Mein Name ist Yara Abou Samra und ich arbeite als Producer bei Camouflaj an Marvel‘s Iron Man VR. Ich freue mich schon darauf, dass ihr alle euch in die Rüstung von Iron Man schmeißen und voll in das Spiel eintauchen könnt, wenn es am 3. Juli exklusiv für PlayStation® VR* erscheint. Um die Wartezeit zu überbrücken, möchte ich euch gerne von einem Aspekt des Spiels erzählen, über den wir bisher noch nicht gesprochen haben: Tony Starks Werkstatt und was ihr darin tun könnt!

    Bereits in der frühen Entwicklungsphase war es dem Team von Camouflaj klar, dass kein Weg daran vorbeiführte, die Kultwerkstatt in Virtual Reality nachzubilden. Wir wussten, dass es ein Ort werden musste, an dem die Spieler voll in die Fantasie von Tony Stark als Erfinder eintauchen konnten. Die Werkstatt sollte den Spielern die Möglichkeit geben, an ihrer Rüstung herumzutüfteln und sie aufzuwerten, damit sie bei ihrem Kampagnenfortschritt nicht nur mächtiger werden, sondern dabei auch schick aussehen.

    Wie viele von euch wissen, haben wir bei der Gestaltung unserer charakteristischen Impuls-Rüstung mit dem legendären Marvel-Künstler Adi Granov und Tim Tsang, dem Creative Director von Marvel Games, zusammengearbeitet. Als die Rüstung fertig gestaltet war, lag unsere nächste Herausforderung darin, dass die Spieler die Kultrüstung tatsächlich in voller Pracht sehen sollten. Zum Glück bot die Rüstungsstation der Werkstatt den Spielern die perfekte Möglichkeit, die Rüstung von außen zu betrachten.

    Nachdem ihr – wie in der Demo von Marvel‘s Iron Man VR im PS Store zu sehen war – den Stark-Jet eingefangen habt, wird die Werkstatt freigeschaltet. Dort könnt ihr einen genauen Blick auf die Impuls-Rüstung werfen und Anpassungen wie das Austauschen der Repulsor-Typen und das Einsetzen neuer Nebenwaffen, Arc-Reaktoren und Düsen vornehmen. Durch das Abschließen von Missionen und Fortschritte in der Kampagne schaltet ihr Forschungspunkte frei, die euch noch komplexere Anpassungen ermöglichen.

    Was Marvel‘s Iron Man VR so toll macht, ist unter anderem die große Freiheit, die ihr beim Fliegen und Kämpfen habt. Ihr könnt mit der einen Hand fliegen, während ihr mit der anderen Gegner abschießt. Durch eure gesammelten Forschungspunkte könnt ihr in der Rüstungsstation an eurer linken Hand Lenkraketen und an eurer rechten Hand Splitterbomben anbringen. Ihr könnt sogar zwei einzigartige Ausrüstungen an unterschiedliche Spielstile anpassen. Diese Funktion ist unter unseren leidenschaftlichsten Spielern hier bei Camouflaj sehr beliebt. Eine meiner Lieblingsrüstungen ist die Kombination aus den Rüstungsabwehrraketen und dem schrotflintenartigen Streuschuss. Damit könnt ihr Gegnern sowohl auf Distanz als auch aus nächster Nähe großen Schaden zufügen.

    Neben diesen Gameplay-Aufwertungen könnt ihr zudem umwerfende Benutzerdecor-Rüstungen freischalten, in denen ihr fantastisch ausseht, während ihr es mit Tonys gefährlichsten Gegnern aufnehmt. Über das Hauptspiel, den Vorbestellungsbonus und die Digital Deluxe Edition verteilt gibt es insgesamt 16 Decors (7 im Hauptspiel, 1 durch das Spielen der Demo, 4 durch den Erwerb der Digital Deluxe Edition und 4 weitere durch die Vorbestellung einer beliebigen Edition). Diese reichen von dem Decor „Vintage“ bis zu meinem persönlichen Liebling, dem Decor „Hornisse“:

    Chris Foster, einer unserer Character Artists hier bei Camoulaj, hat all diese Decors entworfen. Er hat sein ganzes Herzblut in jede dieser Rüstungen gesteckt und großen Wert auf das Hinzufügen verschiedener Details wie gebürstetes Metall, Kohlestofffaser und Chrom gelegt, damit sich jedes Decor einzigartig anfühlt.

    Die begeisterten Reaktionen der Spieltester auf die Benutzerdecor-Rüstungen haben uns echt umgehauen. Alleine der Gedanke daran zaubert mir ein Lächeln ins Gesicht.

    Wenn ihr die Digital Deluxe Edition vorbestellt oder regulär kauft, erhaltet ihr Benutzerdecor-Rüstungen wie die Stealth-Rüstung oder Silver Centurion. Außerdem könnt ihr das Decor „Geschmolzene Lava“ freischalten, indem ihr die kostenlose Demo herunterladet und spielt. Sobald ihr die Werkstatt in der Vollversion des Spiels zum ersten Mal besucht, könnt ihr es selbst ausprobieren!

    Digital Deluxe Edition – nur digital | Enthält:

    • Das Spiel Marvel‘s Iron Man VR
      • 4 „Deluxe Edition“-Benutzerdecor-Rüstungen (Goldener Avenger, Black Centurion, Sun Stinger, Stealth)
      • 12 Forschungspunkte – Forschungspunkte werden durch die Analyse von Iron Mans Kampfleistungen erlangt. Dank dieser Forschung und Analyse kann Friday neue Technologien (Waffen und Verbesserungen) für die Impuls-Rüstung entwickeln. Schaltet einige Waffen und Verbesserungen mit diesen Forschungspunkten schon früher frei und passt sie an den Spielstil an.
      • Marvel‘s Iron Man VR – Digital Deluxe Soundtrack
      • „Iron Man Digital Deluxe Edition“-Design für PS4™
    • Vorbestellung:
      • 4 Benutzerdecor-Rüstungen (Ursprung, Vintage, Silver Centurion, Ultraviolett)
      • Marvel‘s Iron Man VR – Dynamisches PS4™-Design

    In Tonys Werkstatt können sich die Spieler entspannen, wichtige Informationen erlangen, an der „Iron Man“-Rüstung herumtüfteln und ihren nächsten Zug planen.

    Es ist aufregend zu sehen, wie den Missionen, den Filmsequenzen und der Werkstatt der letzte Feinschliff verpasst wird, während die Veröffentlichung des Spiels am 3. Juli immer näher rückt. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt, welche Ausrüstungen ihr zusammenstellt und wie cool ihr dabei aussehen werdet, herumzuspielen, Gegner abzuschießen und die Welt zu retten.

    Doch bis dahin heißt es: Zurück in die Werkstatt!

    *PlayStation VR ist nicht für Kinder unter 12 Jahren geeignet. PlayStation 4-System, PlayStation VR und PlayStation Camera sind für VR-Funktionalität erforderlich. Zwei PlayStation Move-Motion-Controller erforderlich. Separat erhältlich.

    Website: LINK

  • Behind the Scenes: Tinker on the Impulse Armor in Tony’s garage in Marvel’s Iron Man VR

    Behind the Scenes: Tinker on the Impulse Armor in Tony’s garage in Marvel’s Iron Man VR

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    Hi everyone! My name is Yara Abou Samra and I am a producer at Camouflaj working on Marvel’s Iron Man VR. I’m looking forward to the game’s July 3 release date when you all can suit up as Iron Man and revel in this PlayStation VR* exclusive game. In the meantime, please let me tell you about one aspect of the game we haven’t spoken about: Tony Stark’s garage and what you can do in it!

    Early on in development, the team at Camouflaj knew that bringing the iconic garage into virtual reality would be essential. We knew it had to be a place where players could get the full-fantasy of the inventor, Tony Stark. We wanted the garage to empower players to tinker with and upgrade their suit and get more powerful as they got deeper into the campaign, looking stylish along the way.

    As many of you know, we collaborated with legendary Marvel artist, Adi Granov, and Marvel Games Creative Director Tim Tsang to design our signature Impulse Armor. Once the armor was designed, our next challenge was ensuring players will actually get to see the iconic armor in more detail. Thankfully, the garage’s Armor Station was the perfect location for players to get a third-person perspective on the armor.

    After you’ve caught the Stark Jet, as seen in the Marvel’s Iron Man VR PS Store Demo, you will unlock the garage, be able to get up close to the Impulse Armor, and make modifications including swapping in Repulsor types, new Auxiliary weapons, Arc Reactors and Thrusters. By completing missions and progressing deeper into the campaign, you will unlock Research Points which allow you to do deeper customizations.

    One of the things that makes Marvel’s Iron Man VR so fun is the amount of freedom you have in flight and combat. You can fly with one hand, while blasting enemies with the other. At the Armor Station, you can attach homing missiles on your left hand and cluster bombs on your right with the Research points that you’ve obtained. You can even customize two unique loadouts to suit different play styles, which is a feature much beloved by our most hardcore players here at Camouflaj. One of my favorite loadouts is pairing the powerful Anti-Armor Missiles with the shotgun-like Scatter Shot, allowing you to deal heavy damage to enemies both at a distance, and at point blank.

    In addition to gameplay-driven upgrades, you can also unlock incredible-looking Armor Custom Decos to look awesome while you take on Tony’s deadliest foes. With the base game, pre-order bonus and the Digital Deluxe Edition, there are 16 decos in total (seven with the base game, one from playing the demo, four if you purchase the digital deluxe edition, and if you pre-order any edition you will receive four). They are ranging from the “Vintage” deco, to my personal favorite, the “Hornet” deco: 

    One of our character artists here at Camouflaj, Chris Foster, crafted each one of these decos. He puts his heart and soul into each of these, taking extra care to add various details such as brushed metal, carbon fiber, and chrome so that every deco looks and feels unique.

    We’ve been blown away by how passionate testers on the game have been about Custom Decos, and it puts a big smile on my face.

    You can pre-order or purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition to get Custom Decos, such as the Stealth Armor or Silver Centurion. You can also unlock the exclusive Molten Lava deco by downloading and playing the free demo. Once you first visit the garage in the full game, you will be able to give it a go!

    Digital Deluxe Edition: $49.99 USD MSRP/$59.99 CAD MSRP (Digital only) 

    Includes:

    • Marvel’s Iron Man VR Game
    • 4 Deluxe Edition Deco Armors (Golden Avenger, Black Centurion, Sun Stinger, Stealth Armor)
    • 12 Research Points – Research Points are gained by analyzing combat data from Iron Man’s performance in the field. This research and analysis allows Friday to develop new technology (weapons and augments) for the Impulse Suit. Use these Research Points to unlock some weapons and augments early and customize to play style.
    • Marvel’s Iron Man VR Digital Deluxe Soundtrack
    • Digital Deluxe Edition Iron Man PS4 Theme

    • Pre-Order:
      • 4 Custom Armor Decos (Origin Armor, Vintage Armor, Silver Centurion Armor, & Ultraviolet Armor)
      • Marvel’s Iron Man VR Dynamic PS4 theme

    Tony’s garage is a place where players can take some time to relax, acquire important information, tinker with the Iron Man armor, and plot their next move.

    It’s thrilling seeing the last bits of polish going into the missions, cinematics, and garage as we get closer to the game’s July 3 release date. I can’t wait to see what loadouts you all build, and how cool you’ll look playing around, blasting enemies, and saving the world.

    Until then, back to the garage!

    *PlayStation VR is not for use by children under age 12. PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Camera are required to experience VR functionality. Two PlayStation Move motion controllers required to play. Sold separately.

    Website: LINK

  • Firewall Zero Hour bekommt eine neue Saison— Operation: Syndicate

    Firewall Zero Hour bekommt eine neue Saison— Operation: Syndicate

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    Hi alle! Ich bin Damoun Shabestari (aka Shabs), Game Director bei First Contact Entertainment – den Entwicklern hinter Firewall Zero Hour*, dem teambasierten Multiplayer-Shooter exklusiv für PS VR. 

    Es war ein absoluter Knaller für mich und unsere Entwickler, die riesige Anzahl von euch zu sehen, die dieses Jahr unser Spiel zocken! Wir haben unzählige neue Spieler gesehen, als Firewall Zero Hour im Februar 2020 PlayStation Plus-Mitgliedern als kostenloses Spiel angeboten wurde. Gleichzeitig ging die vierte Staffel des Spiels, Operation: Black Dawn, live.

    Wir freuen uns, euch heute die 5. Saison zu Firewall Zero Hour vorzustellen: Operation: Syndicate! Nachfolgend lest ihr einige Details zur neuen Saison:

    Neue Karte

    Operation: Syndicate erscheint mit einer brandneuen Karte namens Blacksite, die kostenlos für alle Spieler von Firewall Zero Hour zur Verfügung steht. In der goldenen Stunde des Sonnenuntergangs befinden sich die Spieler auf der Blacksite – dem Sektor einer Stadt im Nahen Osten mit starker militärischer Präsenz. Arbeitet zusammen, um die Apartments zu erkunden, durch Gassen zu schleichen und euch durch den Open-Air-Marktplatz zu kämpfen. Ihr müsst die Daten auf dem Laptop schützen – oder verteidigen! Ihr könnt eine Reihe von Deckungen auf der Karte verwenden, von Zelten bis zu Dächern mit Sandsäcken. Hütet euch vor den engen Eingriffszonen! Ihr werdet euch direkt in Blacksite-Umgebung wiederfinden, da sie während Operation: Syndicate zur Lobby-Umgebung wird.

    Neuer Contractor

    In dieser Saison wird eine brandneuer Contractor vorgestellt: Lucia Gallo, besser bekannt unter ihrem Hacker-Namen – Luna. Luna wurde in Italien geboren und konzentriert sich hauptsächlich auf Informatik und die Bekämpfung des Cyberterrorismus. Ihre meisterhaften Fähigkeiten führen dazu, dass sie die Leiterin einer neu gegründeten Cyber-Sicherheitsagentur wird. Gleichzeitig machte sie Waffen- und Kampftraining, um ihren Fähigkeiten als Hacker gerecht zu werden – und wurde so zur perfekten Kombi aus beidem. Lunas Fähigkeit „Backtrace“ ist sehr einzigartig: Damit könnt ihr 4 Sekunden lang die Umrisse aller Signalstörsender auf der Welt sehen, um sie zu lokalisieren und zu zerstören. Diese Fähigkeit ist das perfekte Gegenmittel, sogar gegen die hinterhältigsten Störsender. Luna und ihre Fähigkeiten stehen nur Besitzern von Operation: Syndicate Op Pass ** zur Verfügung.

    Neue kosmetische Belohnungen

    Es gibt über 24 neue kosmetische Belohnungen in dieser Saison. Nach Abschluss der Missionen könnt ihr verschiedene Schmuckstücke, Gesichtsfarben und Tarnfelle ausrüsten. Zusätzlich zu den kostenlosen Missionsprämien haben Op Pass-Inhaber Zugang zu Premium- und Bonus-Missionsprämien.

    Neue Waffe

    In Operation: Syndicate gibt es eine brandneue Waffe, die Custom ZS, die allen Spielern nach Abschluss der Free Mission in der ersten Woche zur Verfügung steht. Die Custom ZS ist eine vollautomatische Maschinenpistole mit kurzer Reichweite – perfekt für die Einsatzzonen mit kurzer und mittlerer Reichweite in Operation: Syndicates auf der neuen Blacksite-Karte.

    Neuer legendärer Waffen-Skin

    Der Legendäre Waffen-Skin in Operation: Black Dawn ist Luna’s HZU – erhältlich für Op Pass Inhaber, die alle Free-, Premium- und Bonus-Missionen in Operation: Syndicate (insgesamt 24 Missionen) erfüllt und 250,000 Crypto bezahlt haben.

    Erinnerung: Op Pass und Hack Key Bundles

    Mit dem Syndicate Op Pass erhalten Spieler Zugang zu 16 zusätzlichen kosmetischen Belohnungen durch Missionen, sowie Zugang zum neuen Contractor Luna und die Möglichkeit, den Legendären Waffen-Skin Lunas HZU nach Abschluss aller 24 Missionen in dieser Saison freizuschalten. Hack- Keys können verwendet werden, um jede operative Mission sofort abzuschließen und die Belohnungen (kosmetisch) zu erhalten – eine großartige Option für Spieler, die nicht so viel Zeit zum Spielen haben, wie sie gerne hätten. Habt ihr noch Hack Schlüssel aus der letzten Saison (Operation: Black Dawn), könnt ihr sie in dieser Saison weiter verwenden.

    • Firewall Zero Hour – Syndicate Op Pass + 25 Hack Keys 
    • Firewall Zero Hour – Syndicate Op Pass + 5 Hack Keys 
    • Firewall Zero Hour – Syndicate Op Pass + 1 Hack Key 
    • Firewall Zero Hour – 5 Hack Keys Pack 

    Firewall Zero Hour Digital Deluxe Edition und Deluxe Pack

    Kleine Erinnerung: Das Firewall Zero Hour Deluxe Pack gibt es jetzt im PS Store, das in Verbindung mit der Digital Deluxe Edition veröffentlicht wurde. Perfekt für alle neuen Spieler als Add-on, denn es enthält einige der beliebtesten Contractoren, Skins und Gesichtsfarben seit dem Launch! 

    Das The Deluxe Pack enthält: 

    • Contractoren: Jag, Nash, Node, Ruby, Lynx, Kane, Proxy
    • Camo Skins: Banana, Bella, Dark Carbon, Fractal, Graffik, Lava, Snakeskin, Sunset
    • Gesichtsfarben: Aztec, Clownface, Eagle, Fierce, Janus, Kiwi, Rotten
    • Waffen-Skins: Banana, Bella, Dark Carbon, Fractal, Graffik, Lava, Snakeskin, Sunset

    Für euch, Contractors!

    Wir können es kaum erwarten, euer Feedback zur neuen Saison, Operation: Syndicate, zu erfahren. Es ist wirklich toll zu sehen, wie Firewall Zero Hour die PS VR Spieler auf der ganzen Welt vereint hat. Wir haben unzählige Geschichten von unseren erstaunlichen Fans gehört – von Menschen, die ihre zukünftigen Ehepartner über die Firewall Zero Hour-Community kennenlernen, bis zu Fans, die Familienmitglieder davon überzeugen, eine PS4, PS VR und das Spiels zu holen, damit die ganze Familie als Squad zusammen zockt.

    IEs ist wie ein wahrgewordener Traum, dass die Firewall Zero Hour Community immer mehr wächst (weltweit!) und das bereits seit 2 Jahren. Danke an euch alle, die uns unterstützen und bei uns bleiben. Wir schätzen euch sehr!

    Wir sehen uns Online, Contractor!

    Shabs

    * Eine Internetverbindung wird für alle Spielmodi von Firewall Zero Hour benötigt, auch für den Single Player Training Mode. Eine aktive PS Plus Mitgliedschaft ist für Multiplayer Training und Multiplayer Contract-Modi nötig..

    **Firewall Zero Hour: Syndicate Op Pass ist nötig, um Luna freizuschalten – erhältlich im PS Store. 

    PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®VR und PlayStation®Camera sind für die VR-Funktionen nötig. 

    Website: LINK

  • Out tomorrow: Firewall Zero Hour’s new season — Operation: Syndicate

    Out tomorrow: Firewall Zero Hour’s new season — Operation: Syndicate

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    Hi all! Damoun Shabestari (aka Shabs) here, Game Director at First Contact Entertainment — developers behind Firewall Zero Hour*, the team-based multiplayer shooter exclusive to PS VR. 

    It’s been an absolute blast for myself and our devs to witness the sheer number of you joining the game this year! We welcomed tons of new players into the game when Firewall Zero Hour was offered as a free game to PlayStation Plus members during February 2020, right at the same time the game’s fourth season, Operation: Black Dawn, went live. 

    Today we’re excited to keep that momentum rolling for the launch of Firewall Zero Hour’s fifth season, Operation: Syndicate! Below you’ll find a rundown on everything you’ll see in-game this season, beginning tomorrow.

    New Map

    Operation: Syndicate launches with a brand new map, Blacksite, available for free for all players who have access to Firewall Zero Hour. Set at the golden hour of sunset, players will find themselves in the Blacksite — the sector of a Middle Eastern city with a heavy military presence. Work with your teammates to scope out the apartment interiors, creep around alleyways, and fight through the open air marketplace to protect (or defend) the data on the laptop! You’ll utilize an array of cover points across the map, from field tents to sandbagged rooftops. And beware of those tight engagement zones! Players will also find themselves immediately immersed in the Blacksite map scene, as it becomes the Lobby environment during Operation: Syndicate.

    New Contractor

    This season introduces a brand new Contractor: Lucia Gallo, better known by her hacker handle — Luna. Born in Italy, Luna’s studies were predominantly focused on computer science and combating cyberterrorism. Her masterful abilities lead to her being hired to spearhead a newly established cyber security agency. At the same time, she took up weapon and combat training to match her abilities as a hacker–becoming the perfect combo hire. Luna’s Skill of “Backtrace” is very unique: players can see the outline of all signal jammers in the world for 4 seconds, helping players locate and destroy the equipment in time. This Skill is the perfect antidote for even the sneakiest jammer placements. Luna and her Skill are only available to Operation: Syndicate Op Pass holders**.

    New Cosmetic Rewards

    There are over 24 new cosmetic Rewards available this season. Upon completion of Missions, a variety of different trinkets, face paints, and camo skins can be equipped by players. In addition to Free Mission Rewards, Op Pass holders have access to Premium and Bonus Mission Rewards.

    New Weapon

    Arriving in Operation: Syndicate is a brand new weapon, the Custom ZS, available to all players upon completion of the Free Mission in the first week. The Custom ZS is a full auto, short-range sub-machine gun — perfect for the short and medium-range engagement zones found in Operation: Syndicate’s new map, Blacksite.

    New Legendary Weapon Skin

    The Legendary Weapon Skin of Operation: Black Dawn is Luna’s HZU — available to Op Pass holders who complete all Free, Premium and Bonus Missions in Operation: Syndicate (a total of 24 Missions) and redeemed for 250,000 Crypto.

    Reminder: Op Pass and Hack Key Bundles

    The Syndicate Op Pass allows players access to 16 additional Mission cosmetic Rewards, plus access to the new Contractor Luna, and the ability to unlock the Legendary Weapon Skin, Luna’s HZU after completion of all 24 Missions this season. Hack Keys can be used to instantly complete any Operational Mission and receive its cosmetic Reward — a great option for players who don’t have as much time to play as they would like. If you have any Hack Keys left over from last season (Operation: Black Dawn), you can use them on Missions this season (Operation: Syndicate).

    • Firewall Zero Hour – Syndicate Op Pass + 25 Hack Keys ($24.99 USD)
    • Firewall Zero Hour – Syndicate Op Pass + 5 Hack Keys ($9.99 USD)
    • Firewall Zero Hour – Syndicate Op Pass + 1 Hack Key ($5.99 USD)
    • Firewall Zero Hour – 5 Hack Keys Pack ($4.99 USD)

    Firewall Zero Hour Digital Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Pack

    As a reminder, Firewall Zero Hour’s Deluxe Pack recently became available on the PlayStation store, released in conjunction with the Digital Deluxe Edition. Great as an add-on for those newer to the game, the Deluxe Pack features some of the most popular Contractors, skins, and face paints released for Firewall Zero Hour since launch! 

    The Deluxe Pack ($19.99 USD) includes the following: 

    • Contractors: Jag, Nash, Node, Ruby, Lynx, Kane, Proxy
    • Camo Skins: Banana, Bella, Dark Carbon, Fractal, Graffik, Lava, Snakeskin, Sunset
    • Face Paints: Aztec, Clownface, Eagle, Fierce, Janus, Kiwi, Rotten
    • Weapon Skins: Banana, Bella, Dark Carbon, Fractal, Graffik, Lava, Snakeskin, Sunset

    Well there you have it, Contractors!

    We can’t wait to get your feedback on this new season, Operation: Syndicate. It’s been truly awesome to see how Firewall Zero Hour has connected PS VR players from every corner of the globe. We’ve heard countless stories from our amazing fans — from people meeting their future spouses through the Firewall Zero Hour community, to fans who convince family members to get a PS4, PS VR, and a copy of the game, so the whole family can play together as a squad. It’s been a dream come true to see the Firewall Zero Hour community continue growing around the world, after almost 2 years since launch! Thanks to everyone for your continued support and sticking with us. We appreciate you!

    Let’s squad up and I’ll see you online, Contractors!

    * An internet connection is required for all modes of Firewall Zero Hour, including Single Player Training Mode. An active PS Plus membership is required for Multiplayer Training and Multiplayer Contract modes.

    **Firewall Zero Hour: Syndicate Op Pass required to unlock Luna, available for purchase at the PlayStation Store

    PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®VR and PlayStation®Camera are required to experience VR functionality.

    Website: LINK

  • Pistol Whip erscheint auf PS VR am 28. Juli

    Pistol Whip erscheint auf PS VR am 28. Juli

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    Kommen wir direkt zu den guten Nachrichten: Wir freuen uns, heute anzukündigen, dass Pistol Whip am 28. Juli 2020 auf PS VR mit seinem aktuellen Soundtrack mit 15 Teilen veröffentlicht wird, einschließlich der von Fans geliebten DLC-Szenen wie Full Throttle und der brandneuen Religion.

    Als wir die ersten Prototypen für Pistol Whip, unseren ersten Action- / Rhythmus-FPS, entwickelten, hatten wir ein Spiel im Style vom Soundtrack von John Wick im Kopf. Als wir Kannibalen Records fanden, ein Musiklabel (und ein kanadisches Indie wie wir), das für seinen hardcore, aber filmischen elektronischen Sound bekannt ist, war es Liebe auf den ersten Blick. Dies ist die Musik von Actionfilmen und nun auch die Musik von Pistol Whip.

    Black Magic

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    Black Magic war der erste Kannibalen-Track, den wir in das Spiel gepackt haben. Wir wussten direkt, dass es zu dem John Wick-Vibe past. Eine harter, treibender Bass und ein „Come Get Some“ -Sample von Army of Darkness wird euch mit der Energie eines unaufhaltsamen Actionhelden umwerfen.

    Für die meisten Pistol Whip-Tracks haben wir einige Änderungen vorgenommen, um den Song besser an das Spiel anzupassen. Dabei wurden langsamere Tempi, Dead Zones und alles, was wir nicht für den Action-Helden-Stil hielten, herausgeschnitten. Für Black Magic haben wir den Anfang verändert, um mit einem instrumentalen Dröhnen zu beginnen. Wir hatten dabei die Atmosphäre von Chinatown im Kopf – was auch unsere Pistol Whip-Szene wird.

    Sobald wir Song und das Setting hatten, hörte das Designteam das Ganze immer wieder an und begann, die Struktur und die Motive der Musik zu entwerfen. So entstanden die Bausteine ​​des Levels. Unterschiedliche Geräusche in der Musik lassen dabei auf verschiedene Arten von Feinden und Regionsgrößen schließen. Ruhigere Teile führen zu engen Gassen, während schnellere Bereiche der Musik euch Feinde in alle Richtungen entdecken lassen.

    Von dort aus wurde dann die Musik in die Spiel-Engine gebastelt und die Designer konnten dem Ganzen zusätzliche Schnörkel hinzufügen, wie z. B. Hindernisse oder Animationen. Alles wird von Hand platziert und mit dem Takt der Musik synchronisiert, wobei das Verhalten und die Wege der Feinde manuell für den von der Time Crisis inspirierten Arcade-Style erstellt werden. Hindernisse können euch zum Ausweichen, Torkeln und Tanzen zwingen. Das alles, um euch den Weg zu weisen oder für mehr Ablenkungen während einer Schießerei zu sorgen.

    Während sich die Musik in Black Magic aufbaut, schieben wir mit jedem Schlag mehr Feinde ein und erhöhen so das Tempo ihrer Spawns bis zum Höhepunkt, der euch herausfordern wird. Und wartet erstmal ab, bis ihr den großen Boss entdeckt, den ihr mit eurer Pistole umhauen könnt.

    Das alles ist nur ein Teil von dem, was in nur einer einzigen Pistol Whip-Szene steckt. Wir werden auf PS VR mit 15 handgefertigten Szenen und noch mehr in den kommenden Monaten starten. Pistol Whip ist nicht nur ein Rhythmus-Spiel, sondern ein von Musik angetriebenes Action-FPS mit aufwändigen Szenen und einzigartigen Umgebungen. Synchronisiert euch mit der Musik und werdet zum ultimativen Action-Helden, wenn Pistol Whip am 28. Juli 2020 auf PlayStation VR erscheint.

    Website: LINK

  • Menschen, werdet ein Teil des Teams im neuesten DLC — Vacation Simulator: Back to JOB

    Menschen, werdet ein Teil des Teams im neuesten DLC — Vacation Simulator: Back to JOB

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    Hi Menschen, hier ist GigBot! Wir hoffen, ihr habt eure Zeit auf Vacation Island genossen. Nach langen Schichten sind die Bots entschlossen etwas anderes zu erleben – ENTSPANNUNG – und haben sich entschlossen, in den Urlaub zu fahren. Das bedeutet, dass wir ab sofort eure helfenden Hände im Resort brauchen, damit es reibungslos läuft.

    Damit die Bots ein Level der [GRÖßTEN ENTSPANNUNG] erreichen können liegt es nun an euch, Teil der Arbeitseinheit auf Vacation Island zu werden. Also los, geht ARBEITEN in unserem neuen DLC, Vacation Simulator: Back to JOB. 

    Als Gig Associate habt ihr die großartige Gelegenheit, am Pool des Vacation Simulator zu arbeiten! Ärgert euch nicht, Menschen – Der Algorithmus ™ hat euch Gigbot an die Seite gestellt, den ihr als hilfreichen Partner auf eurer Reise ansehen solltet.

    Unser Gig-Netzwerk bietet euch die Möglichkeit, verschiedene Bots zu treffen, die sich alle auf euch verlassen. Ihr Urlaub soll den [MAXIMALEN WERT] haben. Also müsst ihr kochen, beraten, unterhalten und alles tun, um einen 5-Sterne-Service zu bieten. Wir wissen, dass ihr euch zu benehmen wisst – und den Service erstrahlen lastst.

    Vacation Simulator Back To JOB wird diesen Herbst kostenlos auf PlayStation VR verfügbar sein! Wir freuen uns darauf, mit euch zu arbeiten, Menschen!

    Website: LINK

  • Human, join the gig economy this fall in new DLC — Vacation Simulator: Back to JOB

    Human, join the gig economy this fall in new DLC — Vacation Simulator: Back to JOB

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    Hi humans, GigBot here! We hope you’ve been enjoying your stay on Vacation Island. After long shifts the Bots are determined to experience — RELAXATION — and have all decided to go on vacation which means we need your helping hands around the resort to keep it running smoothly. 

    In order for Bots to reach [MAXIMUM RELAXATION] it’s up to you to join the new on-demand workforce on Vacation Island and get JOBBING in our new DLC, Vacation Simulator: Back to JOB. 

    As a gig associate, you will have the fabulous opportunity to operate the Vacation Simulator poolside Cantina! Fret not human — The Algorithm™ has assigned yours truly, Gigbot, to assist you with your journey as one of our valued partners. 

    Our Gig network will give you the chance to meet an exciting array of different Bots, all of whom are relying on you to make sure their Vacation Experience is [MAXIMUM VALUE]. We need you to cook, advise, entertain, and do whatever it takes to provide 5 star service. We know you will gesture right and put the serve in server! 

    Vacation Simulator Back To JOB will be available for free this fall on PlayStation VR! We look forward to working independently contracting with you, human! 

    Website: LINK

  • Pistol Whip hits PS VR July 28

    Pistol Whip hits PS VR July 28

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    Let’s get straight to the good news: We’re excited to announce today that Pistol Whip will launch on PS VR July 28 with its current 15-scene soundtrack, including fan-favourite DLC scenes like Full Throttle and the brand-spanking new Religion. 

    As we built out the earliest prototypes for Pistol Whip, our first-of-its-kind action/rhythm FPS, we imagined the game timed entirely to the John Wick soundtrack. So when we found Kannibalen Records, a music label (and Canadian indie like us) known for their hardcore but cinematic electronic sound, it was love at first listen. This is the music of action movies — the music of Pistol Whip.

    Black Magic

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    Black Magic was the first Kannibalen track we put in the game, and we instantly knew it fit our John Wick vibe. A hard, driving bassline and an Army of Darkness “Come Get Some” sample hits you in the face with the energy of an unstoppable action hero.

    For most Pistol Whip tracks, we made some custom edits to better suit the song to the game, cutting out slower tempos, dead zones, and anything we didn’t feel fit the action hero style. For Black Magic, we edited the beginning to start with an instrumental thrumming that gave us the atmosphere of a sprawling Chinatown — what would become our first Pistol Whip scene setting.

    Once we had the song and setting, the design team would listen on repeat and begin to map out the structure and motifs of the music, creating the building blocks of the level. Different sounds in the music would infer different types of enemy engagements and region sizes; quieter zones translated to alleyways with long-range engagements, while busier areas of the music encouraged flurries of enemies in all directions.

    From there, the music was brought into the game engine and designers could begin adding additional flourishes to the map, such as obstacles or animations. Everything is hand-placed and synced to each beat of the music, with enemy behaviours and pathing manually set for that Time Crisis-inspired arcade style. Obstacles can be used to force you to dodge, weave, and dance; to guide you in a certain direction; or to simply introduce more distractions during a gunfight. 

    As the music builds in Black Magic, we layer in more enemies on each beat, increasing the pacing of their spawns until a pre-drop climax challenges you with a wall of death. Finally, on the moment before the drop, an armoured enemy appears that can be pistol whipped perfectly to the beat.

    And that’s only some of what goes into just a single Pistol Whip scene. We’ll be launching on PS VR with 15 handcrafted scenes and even more to come in the months to follow. Not just a rhythm game, Pistol Whip is an action FPS driven by music, with elaborate scenes and unique environments for you to fight your way through. Sync up to the music and become the ultimate action hero badass when Pistol Whip launches on PlayStation VR July 28.

    Website: LINK

  • Traffic Jams brings traffic chaos to PS VR this September

    Traffic Jams brings traffic chaos to PS VR this September

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    Hey everyone! I’m TamTu, community manager at Vertigo Games and today I have some exciting news to share with PS VR fans. After surviving the desert landscapes of the zombie apocalypse in Arizona Sunshine, exploring conquest and wargaming in Skyworld, and solving mind-bending puzzles in A Fisherman’s Tale, we’re announcing an all-new PS VR game: bring rhythm to traffic chaos in Traffic Jams!

    Traffic Jams is a tongue-in-cheek VR game developed by our amazingly talented friends at Little Chicken Game Studio that we are bringing to PS VR in September of this year.

    In the world of Traffic Jams all traffic lights have gone out and you are the only one who can keep traffic flowing in the face of outrageous events and flagrant road rage. Starting out on a quiet corner in a small town, traffic control job offers soon start pouring in from iconic cities around the globe. Using intuitive VR controls on dual PS Move controllers, it’s up to you to guide rude pedestrians, impatient drivers, and the occasional meteorite along before road rage strikes. Sound easy? Think again! This chaotic VR game is full of monsters, (un)natural disasters, and something called… ‘cheese bowling’?

    And that’s not all, because aside from the beefy single player career mode we’re proud to reveal Traffic Jams will sport a couch party mode that will let you share the fun of VR with up to four friends, locally, on mobile devices!

    In Traffic Jams, you’ll be taken under the wing of Dennis, the self-proclaimed world’s best traffic controller… EVER!!! He comes from a place called Jam City, which gets its name from its many flash mobs and packed intersections. Armed with dreams of superstardom, a sassy attitude and fresh dance moves, he has taken it upon himself to teach you the ropes of traffic controlling (although between you and me, he’d rather be dancing). If you give him a chance, he’ll take you on a jam-packed global adventure to become the Ultimate Traffic Showman.

    We hope to see you out on the crossroads this September on PS VR. 

    Website: LINK

  • Behind the Scenes: Creating Iron Man in VR

    Behind the Scenes: Creating Iron Man in VR

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    Hello, this is Aaron Whiting of Seattle-based Camouflaj. I have the honor of being the lead producer on Marvel’s Iron Man VR, coming July 3 exclusively to PlayStation VR.

    I previously worked at Camouflaj on its first release, République, before I left to try my hand at a larger local game studio. During the interim years away from Camouflaj, I heard whispers from my former coworkers that the team was working on something incredibly exciting and ambitious for VR. It was around then that studio founder, Ryan Payton, put me in a headlock and asked me if I’d be interested in coming back to Camouflaj to help produce the game. After I fixed my hair, I scheduled a time to stop by the studio and check out their prototype for Marvel’s Iron Man VR.

    Within seconds of putting the VR headset on, I got chills. I looked down at my body, saw the iconic red and gold armor, and thought to myself, “Holy crap, I am Iron Man!” From there I pointed the motion controls towards the ground, pulled the triggers and lifted into the air. I then thought to myself, “How does Iron Man fly forward?”, so I placed the controllers at my sides, pointed my palms back, and began to surge forward. Despite the crude greybox representation of Shanghai, it felt great to zip through the city at high speeds and feel the thrill of flight. I soared above the metropolis and threaded the needle between tight corridors. I clearly remember saying aloud, “You guys have done it! We’ve nailed flying in VR.”

    After spending about 20 minutes flying around grinning from ear to ear, Ryan asked me, “Do you wanna shoot some stuff?” Of course I said yes. As with flight, I thought, “How does Iron Man shoot?” I extended my arm out, pointed my palm at a target, pushed the Repulsor button and fired a shot. I began striking Iron Man poses like I was in a photoshoot and blasted all the enemies around me. “How about coming back to Camouflaj and helping us produce this game?” Ryan asked. The rest is history.

    When I rejoined Camouflaj, the challenge of creating a great prototype was behind us, so our focus shifted towards developing the full game. We aligned the team around building a world not only about Iron Man, but also about his larger-than-life civilian persona, Tony Stark.

    One thing Ryan struggled with early on was solving the problem of allowing VR players to not only feel like Iron Man but also see him. Due to the first-person nature of VR, we knew players wanted to embody Tony Stark, but we all worried about those moments that players would want to see Tony be Tony. We experimented with various solutions, including Ryan’s boneheaded idea (his words, not mine) to have the player not be Tony, but play as his up-and-coming protege. Fortunately, our friends at Marvel pushed back on that idea, and they were right — fans want to be Iron Man, not be standing next to him.

    Thankfully, our lead writer, Brendan Murphy, came up with a brilliant solution. Borrowing a thread from a recent run of Marvel’s Iron Man comics, we introduced an additional AI character based on Tony’s personality. Thus, “AI Tony” was born. He’s smart, witty, and helps you upgrade your suit. Suddenly, we had the best of both worlds—players got to not only see Tony but to be him! On top of that, can you think of any superhero that would enjoy his own company more than Tony Stark?

    People want to fly around and be super heroic like Iron Man, but they also want to live out the fantasy of being the larger-than-life billionaire, Tony Stark. Early in development we tossed around many different ideas, but when the dust settled, we had a handful of key Tony Stark-related features that fed back into our core gameplay:

    • Tinker in Tony’s garage
    • Come face-to-face with iconic Marvel characters Nick Fury, Pepper Potts & Friday
    • Explore classic Iron Man environments including Tony’s Malibu mansion, a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, ROXXON Corporation, and various Stark Industries locales

    As I reminisce about the production of Marvel’s Iron Man VR, we always knew that the game needed to feel super heroic. About a year into production, we thought we nailed it with our flying and shooting mechanics, but we couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. Marvel agreed.

    This realization occurred right around the time we were wrapping up work on our vertical slice, which included a mission where Iron Man rescues a jet in mid-flight. It was around this time the team discovered the missing puzzle piece: interactive “Super Hero Actions.” In record time, we added “Super Hero Actions” to the mission that enabled players to do heroic things such as extinguish an engine fire, repair a damaged wing, and pull down the jet’s landing gear. From a production perspective, these moments terrified me — they are one-off moments that were extremely expensive and time consuming to build, but I couldn’t deny that they were our ticket to making Marvel’s Iron Man VR evolve from “good” to “great.”

    If you’re curious about how those Super Hero Actions deliver the Super Hero fantasy, you’ll be able to experience them first-hand in the demo for Marvel’s Iron Man VR, available at PlayStation Store now. It’s a small taste of what’s to come in the rest of the game, which includes many more VR-enabled heroic actions.

    In the closing moments of development, I often think about why I returned to Camouflaj to work on Marvel’s Iron Man VR. Naturally I wanted to help the team achieve their goal of building a great Iron Man experience for virtual reality, but I also wanted to leverage the unique strengths of PS VR to tell an important and meaningful story starring Tony Stark. We put the player in Tony’s shoes and have them face his demons. Those moments really stand out for me as a player, and I can’t wait for you to experience them when the game releases on July 3.

    Website: LINK

  • Days of Play kommt in den PlayStation Store

    Days of Play kommt in den PlayStation Store

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    Days of Play kommt heute in den PlayStation Store und beschert euch eine breite Auswahl an tollen Blockbuster-Angeboten für PlayStation 4 und PlayStation VR!

    Neben hohen Rabatten auf gefeierte Spiele wie Resident Evil 3 und FIFA 20 gibt es außerdem einen Preisnachlass von 30 % auf ein 12-monatiges PS Plus- und PS Now-Abonnement. Hier findet ihr die komplette Liste der ermäßigten Titel, die euch erwarten.

    Zusätzlich gibt es anlässlich der Days of Play Rabatte auf eine Auswahl an Filmen auf PS Video. Schaut im PlayStation Store auf eurem PS4-System unter PS Video nach, welche Titel für eure Region verfügbar sind.

    Bitte beachtet: All diese Angebote sind nur bis zum 17. Juni um 23:59 Uhr lokale Zeit verfügbar.

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    • UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
    • UNCHARTED: THE LOST LEGACY
    • VAMPYR
    • WORLD WAR Z

    Noch mal vielen Dank für eure tolle Unterstützung für das bisherige Jahr. Auf ein weiteres Jahr voller epischer Spiele auf PlayStation!

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  • Days of Play comes to PlayStation Store

    Days of Play comes to PlayStation Store

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    Days of Play comes to PlayStation Store, bringing you awesome deals on a broad selection of blockbuster PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR titles! 

    As well as deep discounts on celebrated games, there are also savings to be had on PS Plus and PS Now, with a huge 30% off their 12 month subscription plans. 

    Below are the titles that will be available during Days of Play across Europe and the US. But there are many more games that are part of the promotion. If you’re joining us from Europe, the full list of discounted titles awaits here. US player? Your promotions begin tomorrow morning. Check back on this post tomorrow for the links when the sale goes live.

    Additionally, you’ll find discounts on a huge selection of movies as part of Days of Play. Head to PlayStation Store on your PS4 to check out what titles are available in your region.

    Please note: all these deals are only available until June 17th.

    • A PLAGUE TALE: INNOCENCE
    • ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
    • ANCESTORS: THE HUMANKIND ODYSSEY
    • APEX LEGENDS – BLOODHOUND EDITION
    • APEX LEGENDS – LIFELINE AND BLOODHOUND DOUBLE PACK
    • APEX LEGENDS – LIFELINE EDITION
    • APEX LEGENDS – OCTANE EDITION
    • ASSASSIN’S CREED ODYSSEY – ULTIMATE EDITION
    • ASTRO BOT RESCUE MISSION
    • BATTLEFIELD V
    • BIOSHOCK: THE COLLECTION
    • BLACK DESERT DELUXE EDITION
    • BLACK DESERT STANDARD EDITION
    • BLACK DESERT ULTIMATE EDITION
    • BLACK DESERT – 1,000 PEARLS
    • BLACK DESERT – 10,000 PEARLS
    • BLACK DESERT – 2,000 PEARLS
    • BLACK DESERT – 3,000 PEARLS
    • BLACK DESERT – 6,000 PEARLS
    • BLOOD & TRUTH
    • BORDERLANDS 2 VR
    • BORDERLANDS 3
    • BRAVO TEAM
    • CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4
    • CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE
    • CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 CAMPAIGN REMASTERED
    • CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE – BATTLE PASS EDITION
    • CODE VEIN
    • CONCRETE GENIE
    • CONCRETE GENIE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • CONTROL DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • CRASH TEAM RACING NITRO-FUELED
    • DARK SOULS III
    • DARK SOULS III – DELUXE EDITION
    • DAYS GONE
    • DAYS GONE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • DEATH STRANDING
    • DEATH STRANDING DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • DESTINY 2: FORSAKEN
    • DESTINY 2: SHADOWKEEP
    • DEVIL MAY CRY 5 (WITH RED ORBS)
    • DOOM ETERNAL STANDARD EDITION
    • DOOM ETERNAL DELUXE EDITION
    • DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ
    • DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ – FIGHTERZ PASS
    • DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ – FIGHTERZ PASS 2
    • DREAMS
    • DYING LIGHT: THE FOLLOWING – ENHANCED EDITION
    • EA SPORTS FIFA 20
    • FALLOUT 76: RAIDERS CONTENT BUNDLE
    • FALLOUT 76: SETTLERS CONTENT BUNDLE
    • FALLOUT 76: TRICENTENNIAL PACK
    • FALLOUT 76: WASTELANDERS DELUXE EDITION
    • FAR CRY NEW DAWN
    • FARPOINT
    • FINAL FANTASY XIV: SHADOWBRINGERS
    • GOD OF WAR DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • GRAND THEFT AUTO V: PREMIUM ONLINE EDITION
    • GRAN TURISMO SPORT SPEC II
    • HITMAN 2
    • HITMAN 2 – EXPANSION PASS
    • HITMAN 2 – GOLD EDITION
    • HUNT: SHOWDOWN
    • JUMP FORCE
    • L.A. NOIRE
    • LEGO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
    • LEGO WORLDS
    • MADDEN NFL 20
    • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION
    • MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
    • MEDIEVIL
    • MEDIEVIL DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE DEFINITIVE EXPERIENCE
    • METRO EXODUS
    • MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR
    • MLB THE SHOW 20
    • MLB THE SHOW 20 DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • MLB THE SHOW 20 MVP EDITION
    • MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ICEBORNE MASTER EDITION
    • MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD
    • MORTAL KOMBAT 11
    • NEED FOR SPEED HEAT
    • NHL 20
    • NI NO KUNI II: REVENANT KINGDOM
    • OVERWATCH LEGENDARY EDITION
    • PERSONA 5 ROYAL
    • PERSONA 5 ROYAL DELUXE EDITION
    • PERSONA 5 ROYAL ULTIMATE EDITION
    • PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES: BATTLE FOR NEIGHBORVILLE
    • PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS
    • PREDATOR: HUNTING GROUNDS
    • PREDATOR: HUNTING GROUNDS DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION
    • RATCHET & CLANK
    • RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2
    • RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2: ULTIMATE EDITION
    • RESIDENT EVIL 2
    • RESIDENT EVIL 2 ALL IN-GAME REWARDS UNLOCK
    • RESIDENT EVIL 3
    • RESIDENT EVIL 7 BIOHAZARD
    • SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE
    • SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER DEFINITIVE EDITION
    • SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER DEFINITIVE EDITION EXTRA CONTENT
    • SID MEIER’S CIVILIZATION VI
    • SOULCALIBUR VI
    • STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER
    • STREET FIGHTER V
    • SUPERHOT
    • SUPERHOT VR
    • TEKKEN 7
    • THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM SPECIAL EDITION
    • THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM VR
    • THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE
    • THE LAST OF US REMASTERED
    • THE OUTER WORLDS
    • THE SIMS 4
    • THE SIMS 4 BUNDLE – SEASONS, JUNGLE ADVENTURE, SPOOKY STUFF
    • THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT
    • TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON BREAKPOINT
    • TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION 2
    • TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX SIEGE ULTIMATE EDITION
    • TROPICO 6
    • UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
    • UNCHARTED: THE LOST LEGACY
    • VAMPYR
    • WORLD WAR Z

    Again, thank you all for your incredible support this past year. Here’s to another year of epic gaming on PlayStation!

    Website: LINK

  • Blood & Truth: How to Script a PS VR Blockbuster

    Blood & Truth: How to Script a PS VR Blockbuster

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    I’m Colin Harvey, Lead Writer on London Studio’s ode to action cinema, Blood and Truth. In the past I’ve worked across different media such as books, comics and audio.

    My games work includes writing and narrative design for Rebellion’s Sniper Elite 4, as well as uncredited work on The Getaway 2 and the ‘lost classic’ Eight Days, both for Sony. I even have a PhD in video game storytelling (yes, really). 

    I got the gig on Blood and Truth because I’m fascinated by the possibilities of VR, both for the challenge of developing a storytelling language for this new medium and to work with actors on the mo-cap stage.  

    As this week’s marks the game’s first anniversary, I wanted to share with you some of those experiences. If you’re an aspiring writer or interested in learning more about the medium, this hopefully will shed some light on the work that goes into crafting a first person PS VR title.

    Blood & Truth: How to Script a PS VR Blockbuster

    Do… expect to join the party late 

    I joined the game part way through development. This is pretty common in terms of game writing. This can be a nightmare as you’re having to make a story work with pre-existing characters, locations and missions, but in the case of London Studio, there were loads of clever people at different levels of the organisation willing it to succeed. Working within that tight remit, I was given a lot of agency to work up the story. 

    Don’t… be afraid to rework the story structure (if you can) 

    Our remit was ‘Be the Action Hero’, so we knew we wanted to take the player and place them in the midst of action sequences familiar from Hollywood movies. This meant building an equally thrilling story that could facilitate these sequences. All the missions were already designed [by the time I joined the project], but, climax aside, there was some flexibility about playing with the order [they appeared in] for maximum impact. 

    Do… add your own spin on your chosen genre

    We wanted to reference action cinema greats, but obviously make our own mark on the genre. 

    We gave our characters a unique spin so they weren’t stereotypes, giving them these interesting back stories. As a result, we ended up with a very diverse cast. [As an example, we had] really interesting, positive female role models in this story. The kid sister is the brains of the operation, you’ve got the indomitable mum character. How often do you see a mum in videogames? 

    Don’t… treat narrative and gameplay as two separate development pillars 

    You establish the narrative which sets up the gameplay sequence. That then dovetails nicely into the next narrative scene, and so on. Do it right and you’re progressing the story within those gameplay sections. The comparison I always use for people who don’t play games is it’s like a musical: you’d have some story, then a song, then some story. The best musicals move the plot along within the song. 

    Do… always consider your player’s point of view 

    VR isn’t like a film – we can’t cut to a close up or a long shot, everything is told from the player’s point of view. 

    We discovered, though, that we could get a similar effect by having a dramatic action cut across the scene, like when your kid sister Michelle sweeps into the scene to tell you your Mum’s been kidnapped by the villainous Tony Sharp. VR is more like theatre in that regard.

    The POV is one thing we had to make the actors aware of when shooting their scenes during mo-cap. As you can’t guarantee where a player will look, everybody is potentially in close up. 

    Don’t… distract the player (too much) 

    Getting the balance right in terms of interactivity is key. We’d shot these drama sequences and worried the player didn’t have enough to do with their hands. But add too many interactive objects and the player doesn’t play attention to what’s unfolding. 

    Interactions need to be tied to the drama. The classic Hollywood comparison would be someone playing baseball. You’re using the bat while getting the info at the same time. Or the Matrix ‘kung fu’ scene: you’re learning martial arts while being told about the Matrix by Morpheus. 

    Do… look to your performers to bring something you didn’t expect 

    We workshopped the scenes with the actors first. Let them extemporise a bit. Sometimes we incorporated their improvisations into the script, so things looked naturalistic. For certain scenes that were central to making them work, because a lot is built on the interplay between the characters, how they spark off each other.

    Do listen to your actors. We were blessed with a brilliant bunch of performers who would often suggest alternative ways of doing things, or even resurrect lines from earlier drafts! Working with an actor of the calibre of someone like Colin Salmon was extraordinary, especially as this is someone who’s always been at the forefront of new storytelling developments, and someone who’s equally at home with Hollywood as he is more experimental stuff.

    Do… factor in last minute challenges 

    You can miss things. One critical challenge we had was a sequence when you chase the villain’s brother down a corridor. We realised that some players would just shoot him and escape. But doing so meant you didn’t get a piece of key information. 

    We couldn’t go back and reshoot it. That was literally a case of me writing something, going into the recording booth, recording the line, dropping that new dialogue with that key information elsewhere in that sequence. Voice over was our catch-all that covered what would have been a plot hole. 

    The above are observations I discovered over the course of the project. Given what we were doing was so new in so many regards, we’re pretty pleased with the results – certainly the fanbase response and critical response suggests we succeeded. 

    Going forwards we’ll be looking to tell more sophisticated stories that really utilise the strengths of VR. Sure we borrow from films and theatre, but we’re different from both those mediums. We’ve also assembled an in-house team of Narrative experts dedicated to exploring the possibilities of storytelling for VR, which is incredibly exciting.

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  • Inside the Creation of Tetris Effect’s Original Soundtrack, Out Today

    Inside the Creation of Tetris Effect’s Original Soundtrack, Out Today

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    Today is a big day for us — as big and exciting as the day Tetris Effect was first announced on stage at the PlayStation conference at E3 2018, and even when it was released later that fall.

    From all of us on the Tetris Effect team: Thank you for your support, for playing the game, and for sharing your experiences with us. Since its release, we’ve received an overwhelming response from fans around the world to both the game and its music. 

    When I was first briefed on the project, the concept was very clear: Mizuguchi-san (our producer) and Ishihara-san (our director and art director) expressed the idea of taking you on a journey through your mind, consciousness, and emotions. “This is like zen Tetris,” they said. From there, I set the theme for the sound and music as elements that enhance your immersive experience or soothe, calm, and make you relax. Mizuguchi-san also emphasized “timelessness” — sounds and compositions that are not “on-trend,” but can be appreciated for many years to come. 

    In the early stages of development, we created a rough demo showcasing the general mood and atmosphere of the sound. This was then implemented into the game, and from there our designer would alter elements or make visual adjustments to better align with the music, incorporating synesthetic changes. This is when we started to get a better picture of details such as particle movement, which in turn allowed us to make further adjustments to improve the balance between visual and aural elements.

    Just to share some insight into one of the stages and tracks, for the “Deep Sea” stage (the first stage), we wrote over 10 music tracks; because development started with this stage, the engineers and designers spent the most time working on it. Similarly, there was a ton of trial-and-error on the sound and musical side of things. At first it was ambient music with no vocals, next it became something with a beat, and then we experimented with both male and female vocals. It gradually developed into the present version of “Connected (Yours Forever)” featuring Kate Brady.

    Of course, we had many discoveries along the way, specifically related to tempo and time signatures. When creating the feeling of excitement, for instance, we ended up gravitating towards a 4/4 time signature, with the tempo set around 135 BPM. When creating something designed to be calming, an uncommon 6/4 time signature felt more appropriate, with the tempo set around 100-120 BPM.

    Tetris Effect is the culmination of all of our musical work up to now — it lets us harness all of the ideas we’ve accumulated and express them in a new way. This wouldn’t be possible without the group at Enhance and the Tetris Effect team, who really understand and deeply appreciate music. 

    We feel fortunate and grateful to have reunited with Mizuguchi-san when he started working on Rez Infinite back in 2015. At that time, the idea of “Area X” and being able to work in VR immediately sparked my interest; although they are two very different games, both Rez Infinite and Tetris Effect have made us recognize even more how sound can be an essential part of our experience. 

    We hope our work resonates in your heart, and that we’ll have a chance to share more soon. We look forward to your thoughts on the soundtrack. Please enjoy, and happy listening!

    The original soundtrack is now available for download at Bandcamp.

    Website: LINK

  • The Drop: New PlayStation Games for May 26, 2020

    The Drop: New PlayStation Games for May 26, 2020

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    Set out on a new quest inspired by classic dungeon crawlers in Minecraft Dungeons, a new action adventure set in the unmistakable, blocky universe of Minecraft.

    Wait — there’s a new Shantae game coming out? Yes! Shantae and the Seven Sirens, the newest adventure from the side-scrolling savants at WayForward, makes its PS4 debut on May 28.

    Other highlights next week include sanity-stretching thriller Those Who Remain, cartoony top-down shooter Atomicrops, and Let’s Sing 2020.

    For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on. And enjoy The Drop!

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    AtomicropsPS4 — Digital (Out May 28)

    Modern city life got you down? Well you’ve just inherited your late uncle’s farm, time to pack your bags and start fresh in the peaceful countryside. What could possibly go wrong? A nuclear apocalypse, that’s what. Now you’re in a hellscape wasteland defending the last surviving source of sustenance – your crops. And every mutant wants a piece.

    Bug Fables PS4 — Digital (Out May 28)

    Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team’s abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

    Castle PalsPS4 — Digital

    One night, Kylee and Owen stumbled upon creepy Castle Pookapick and decide to uncover its secrets! Nothing could possibly go wrong, could it? Play as two different characters! Punch your way through enemies with Kylee and fly above your enemies while avoiding traps as Owen!

    Genetic DisasterPS4 — Digital (Out May 29)

    Absurd guns, crazy characters, instant fun and…accidental friendly fire in this coop action game! Upgrade your hero to build your own gameplay style and combine different ones to create the perfect team if you play with friends. Don’t feel like cooperating? A special PvP arena is also available. The game’s motto: “Cooperate, but not too much!”

    Hotel R’N’RPS VR — Digital (Out May 28)

    Hotel R’n’R is the gonzo VR rockstar simulator that encourages bad behaviour. Sell your soul to The Devil, smash up hotels and become Infamous. Pressure from hotel staff and your own limp wrists are against you, but with over 36 weapons, and a World Tour ahead of you, it’s time to get creative.

    Let’s Sing 2020PS4 — Digital (Out May 28)

    It all begins with the first tone! Sing as a solo superstar or perform with your crew and friends to rock every party! Let’s Sing 2020 offers a great variety and has hits for everyone!

    Little MisfortunePS4 — Digital (Out May 29)

    Little Misfortune is an interactive story, focused on exploration and characters, both sweet and dark, where your choices have consequences. Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, they venture into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bit of bad luck unfolds.

    Many Faces PS4 — Digital (Out May 27)

    Make the Many Face King pay for waking you from your beauty sleep! Many Faces is a multi-directional shooter inspired by arcade classics, combining single-screen action with randomized stages that will constantly keep you on your toes.

    Minecraft Dungeons  PS4 — Digital

    Fight your way through an all-new action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe! The Hero Edition includes a Hero Cape, two player skins, and a chicken pet. It also includes two DLC packs, when they become available.

    Pong QuestPS4 — Digital (Out May 29)

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    Rune LordPS4 — Digital

    A portal has opened and dark magic is pouring through! Only you can close the gateway and defeat the evil Ice Golem. But you’ll need to hurry: time is short!

    Shantae and the Seven Sirens  PS4 — Digital (Out May 28)

    Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet! 

    Those Who RemainPS4 — Digital (Out May 28)

    As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.

    Utawarerumono: Prelude to the FallenPS4, PS Vita — Digital, Retail

    Discover the first chapter of a tale years in the making. Hakuowlo, a man with no memories, must find his place in a strange new world and embrace the destiny that awaits him!

    Wizards: Wand of EpicosityPS4 — Digital (Out May 27)

    When the Wizard of Darkness awakened, it was up to one man to defeat him. When that man was accidentally killed by one idiot, Tobuscus, the responsibility of becoming an awesome wizard fell onto him… by default!

    Pardon our dust! In the coming months, you may notice the occasional discrepancy in The Drop as we’re updating the back-end systems we pull game info from to populate our list. We will, of course, strive to correct any mistakes as they arise. Thanks for your patience!

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  • Days of Play 2020: Incredible Deals on Games and More

    Days of Play 2020: Incredible Deals on Games and More

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    We’re thrilled to announce that Days of Play is back again this year with awesome deals to celebrate the passionate PlayStation community around the globe, and to thank you for all the support. 

    From June 3-17, you’ll find great deals on a selection of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR* exclusive games, as well as PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now memberships at participating retailers across the U.S. and Canada, while supplies last. U.S. customers can also shop Days of Plays deals directly from our online store at PlayStation.com. 

    Check out the below for the full list of deals available at participating retailers:

    • Select Gold Wireless Headsets – $69.99 USD / $79.99 CAD (MSRP) 
    • Platinum Wireless Headset – $129.99 USD (MSRP) / $159.99 CAD (MSRP)
    • Nioh 2, MLB The Show 20 – $39.99 USD / $49.99 CAD (MSRP)
    • Predator: Hunting Grounds, Death Stranding, Dreams – $29.99 USD / $39.99 CAD (MSRP)
    • Days Gone, MediEvil, Blood & Truth – $19.99 USD  / $29.99 CAD (MSRP)
    • Everybody’s Golf VR – $14.99 USD / $19.99 CAD (MSRP)
    • Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Farpoint – $9.99 USD / $14.99 CAD (MSRP)
    • The Last of Us Remastered, select PlayStation Hits games – starting at $9.99 USD / $9.99 CAD  (MSRP)
    • 12 Months PlayStation Plus membership – 30% off MSRP**
    • 12 Months PlayStation Now membership – 30% off MSRP***
    • 3 Months PlayStation Now membership – 20% off MSRP***

    What’s more, PlayStation Store will also be offering awesome deals for blockbuster games, along with deals on PS Plus and PS Now, from June 3-17. Stay tuned for more info here on PS Blog. Also to celebrate, the PlayStation Gear Store is offering a 20% discount on all full-priced merchandise using promo code DAYSOFPLAY20 (cannot be combined with other discounts). 

    Again, thank you all for your incredible support this past year. Here’s to another year of epic gaming on PlayStation! 

    *Please review and follow all safety guidelines for use of PlayStation VR. PlayStation VR is not for use by children under age 12. PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation VR and PlayStation Camera are required to experience VR functionality.
    **Offer ends June 17 @ 10 AM PT. Ongoing PS Plus subscription with a recurring fee charged every 3 or 12 months depending on the purchase selection (+app tax) until canceled. Check online or local stores for details. Additional terms apply.  See play.st/plusdop3M, and play.st/plusdop for details.
    ***Offer ends June 17 @ 10 AM PT. Ongoing PS Now subscription with a recurring fee charged every 3 or 12 months depending on the purchase selection (+app tax) until canceled. Check online or local stores for details. Additional terms apply.  See play.st/nowdop3M , and play.st/nowdop for details.

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  • Suit Up as the Armored Avenger with the PS VR Marvel’s Iron Man VR Bundle, Plus Download a Free Demo Today

    Suit Up as the Armored Avenger with the PS VR Marvel’s Iron Man VR Bundle, Plus Download a Free Demo Today

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    We’ve all been there: running around with outstretched palms, firing imaginary repulsor blasts at unseen adversaries as we soar across make-believe skies. Why settle for imaginary when PlayStation VR lets you live it? Today, we’re excited to announce that the PlayStation VR Marvel’s Iron Man VR Bundle is launching alongside the PS VR exclusive game on July 3. Play as Tony Stark, suit up as the Armored Avenger, and face off against some of Iron Man’s greatest foes!

    This bundle includes a PlayStation VR headset, PlayStation Camera, two PlayStation Move motion controllers, Marvel’s Iron Man VR Blu-ray disc, and a PS VR Demo Disc. This bundle will be available across US, Canada, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Republica Dominicana for $349.99 USD / $449.99 CDN (MSRP). Pre-orders start today. 

    Using two PlayStation Move controllers, you can fire up Iron Man’s Repulsor Jets and blast into the skies with an arsenal of iconic Iron Man gear at your fingertips. Upgrade tech in Tony Stark’s garage to customize Iron Man’s sleek armor and awesome abilities, and go up against enemies in high stakes, action-packed battles. 

    And one more piece of exciting news: you can download a free demo of Marvel’s Iron Man VR later today at PlayStation Store here! In this extended playable demo, you’ll get a taste of the full game. 

    The demo includes:

    • “Malibu” tutorial mission
    • Interactive Stark Jet cinematic starring Tony, Friday & Pepper Potts
    • “Out of the Blue” Stark Jet gameplay mission
    • Flight Challenge optional mission
    • Advanced Combat Challenge optional mission

    The above is just a small slice of the main game, but by the end of the “Out of the Blue” mission, you’ll start to feel like Iron Man as you fly, shoot, and Rocket Punch through some of Tony’s Ghost-hacked, Stark Tech drone problems.

    What’s more, download and play this free demo to unlock the exclusive Molten Lava Armor Deco when you purchase the full game!

    So grab your PS VR headset to suit up as the Armored Avenger in an original Iron Man adventure that’s full of humor, heart, and suspense. And don’t forget that there are hundreds of PS VR games and experiences currently available worldwide, with many new games on the horizon.

    Please review and follow all safety guidelines for use of PlayStation®VR. PlayStation®VR is not for use by children under age 12. PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®VR and PlayStation®Camera are required to experience VR functionality.
    Two PlayStation®Move motion controllers required (sold separately).

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  • What’s New in Espire 1: VR Operative’s Assimilation Update, Live Tomorrow

    What’s New in Espire 1: VR Operative’s Assimilation Update, Live Tomorrow

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    Digital Lode is back with Assimilation — an update to the base game that adds loads of new weapons, modes, and improvements. It is also entirely free for all owners of Espire 1: VR Operative for PS VR.

    With this update, we wanted to bring more polish to how the game controls and looks, as well as introduce a whole bunch of free new content. Now players will have even more freedom to approach stealth scenarios in delightfully satisfying ways.

    New for PS VR

    Espire 1 for PS VR now looks and plays better than ever before. The Assimilation update gives PS VR players a significant update to enemy AI, a complete rework to the lighting system in every level of the game, nine new Virtual Challenges and two new weapons. This means there’s a bunch of new content to enjoy for existing players, and brand new players are getting the most robust version of the game to date! 

    For the VR players who want to scratch that arcade-y VR itch, there are a handful of brand new virtual challenges:

    Climbing Challenges 

    Use the PS Move controllers to complete climbing puzzles before you get squashed by the fast-moving crushers!

    Weapon Challenges 

    Test your accuracy in this Espire-flavored shooting gallery as you run and gun through stages that test your reflexes during tense firefights. 

    Intel Challenges

    Get in, avoid detection, gather the intel, and get out in the fastest time possible. 

    New Weapons

    Two brand new weapons have also been added that give you new options on how to approach each environment. Additionally, both new weapons have their own series of challenge modes.

    Vector SMG 

    A 45-Round SMG. It fires two rounds at a time, once when pulling the trigger and again when letting go. This makes the weapon ideal for mid-range combat. 

    Sawed-off Shotgun

    A brand new shotgun with a wider spread that can be holstered as either a primary or secondary weapon. It also reloads via magazine clip, which is much more efficient than individual shells.

    The Espire 1: VR Operative Assimilation update has snuck its way onto the PS VR today, and is included for free for all owners of the game. To celebrate the launch of this update,  Espire 1: VR Operative is also 40% off during the PlayStation Hidden Gems Sale.

    Website: LINK

  • The Drop: New PlayStation Games for May 19, 2020

    The Drop: New PlayStation Games for May 19, 2020

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    Choose your weapon and get ready for ridiculous amounts of cartoony violence in Gorn, an over-the-top gladiatorial playground coming to PlayStation VR. Want to make this one even goofier? (Yes, it’s possible!) Simply activate Piñata Mode and watch the confetti fly.

    But that’s not all! Other highlights landing at PlayStation Store next week include The Wonderful 101 Remastered, Golf With Your Friends, Maneater, and Saints Row: The Third Remastered.

    For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on. And enjoy The Drop!

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    A Fold ApartPS4 — Digital

    In a world of folding paper, there are two sides to every story. After career choices force them along separate paths, a Teacher and Architect vow to make their long-distance relationship work at any cost. Experience both sides of their story as the couple navigates the complexities of (mis)communication and the emotional ups and downs that separation brings.

    Concept DestructionPS4 — Digital

    Concept Destruction is all about driving miniature cars made of cardboard, and crashing them into each other to earn points by destroying them! Pick from several different modes that suits your playstyle. Pick championship mode if you want to fight your way through mass production or choose survival mode to see how long you can survive a wave of deadly cardboard cars!

    Dungeon of the EndlessPS4 — Digital

    Dungeon of the Endless is the award-winning Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which you and your team of heroes must protect the generator of your crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as you try to find your way out…

    Fault – Milestone OnePS4 — Digital (Out May 22)

    fault is a series of Science Fantasy Cinematic Novels using a unique 3D Camera system for a visually immersive reading experience. Follow Selphine, the bubbly Princess and her sharp-witted Royal Guardian, Ritona, on their journey of a lifetime back to their homeland of Rughzenhaide.

    FluxteriaPS4 — Digital

    Welcome to Fluxteria, non-stop arcade-space-shooting action in full 3D. Four modes of play: Story Mode, Survival Mode, Timed-Attack Mode and Obstacle Race Mode. 14 different types of Enemies. 20 different levels in beautifully stylized science-fiction setting. Crystal-Clear shooting and blasting sound effects. Heart-thumping music.

    Golf With Your FriendsPS4 — Digital

    Why have friends if not to play Golf… With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on nine courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!

    GornPS4 — Digital

    Gorn is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator. Savagely strike down an infinite supply of poorly-animated opponents with all manner of weapons – from swords, maces, and bows to nunchuks, throwing knives, massive two-handed warhammers or even your blood-soaked bare hands.

    Gunman Clive HD CollectionPS4 — Digital (Out May 22)

    Jump and shoot your way across diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses. Gunman Clive is an old-school sidescrolling action platform game set in the old west. Bring out your inner cowboy and get ready for some real gunslinger action.

    ManeaterPS4 — Digital, Retail (Out May 22)

    Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas – a terrifying SHARK! Maneater is a single player, open world action RPG (ShaRkPG) where YOU are the shark. Devour nutrients to grow and evolve far beyond what nature intended. Become a massive shark, an apex predator of legends, to get revenge on the cruel fisherman that dismembered you.  Eat. Explore. Evolve.

    Mechstermination ForcePS4 — Digital (Out May 22)

    Battle against massive bosses, jump and climb onto them to find their weakspots and blow them to kingdom come in this action packed platforming boss rush, from the creator of the Gunman Clive series.

    MonstrumPS4 — Digital (Out May 22)

    Set on a derelict cargo ship, you have to outsmart one of Monstrum’s terrifying predators as you try to escape. With a procedurally generated environment and permadeath, it’s up to you and your wits to stay alive, or start over against another monster. Good luck. Start running.

    Saints Row: The Third RemasteredPS4 — Digital, Retail (Out May 22)

    Saints Row: The Third – Remastered gives you control of the Saints at the height of their power, and you live the life to show for it. This is your City. These are your rules. Remastered with enhanced graphics, Steelport, the original city of sin, has never looked so good.

    Superhero-XPS4 — Digital (Out May 18)

    Superhero-X is the only 2.5D create your own fighter fighting game of its kind, with a free-flow-combo system, a unique three-point evasive countering system, and the ability to mix and match fighting styles with ‘power-ups’ to create your own original characters.

    TrailmakersPS4 — Digital (Out May 21)

    Build a car, a plane, a boat or maybe a… carplaneboat? With Trailmakers intuitive builder, it is as easy as snapping together real building blocks. Take your machines on dangerous exploration missions, breakneck rally races, or go to the sandbox and build that hovercraft you have always dreamt about.

    The Wonderful 101: RemasteredPS4 — Digital

    A team of heroes from around the world must UNITE to protect the earth from vicious alien invaders! This band of 100 Wonderful Ones works together using their fantastic abilities to create a variety of forms. Whether it be a giant fist or a sharp blade, they’ll use their wits and power to overcome the enemy’s pitfalls and perils! 

    Pardon our dust! In the coming months, you may notice the occasional discrepancy in The Drop as we’re updating the back-end systems we pull game info from to populate our list. We will, of course, strive to correct any mistakes as they arise. Thanks for your patience!

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